The author prefaces this passage with “Heraclitus seems like a Zen Master in a toga.” I literally laughed out loud at that one. For some reason I pictured a young guy in a toga saying, “Dude, Heraclitus is totally like a Zen Master in a toga.” Aside from how ridiculous that sounded (I know), I have to say I think it is completely true.
Heraclitus’ statements seem so stupidly simple, but it is all something we take for granted. “The sun is new every day.” Well, duh. But how often, really, do we take in a beautiful sunrise and feel the sense of appreciation well up within ourselves? Probably never for most of us. Not only does the sun rise, but it provides the light the world needs to survive, it warms our skin, improves our mood and is a constant we can’t take for granted.
“It is in change that things find rest.” I couldn’t agree more. From my personal experience, I’ve found this concept to be increasingly true. I’ve moved quite a few times, made new friends, my relationships within my family have changed, etc. Through all of it I’ve found myself, and in doing so, I feel at peace and at home no matter what changes are going on around me. If people can accept that the only thing constant is change, then it will be no surprise – or inconvenience – when it happens. It will simply be life and you live through it. That is one of the most important things I’ve learned in my life and has made coping with some very stressful situations much easier.
I think Heraclitus has nailed it on the head.
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I also blogged on Heraclitus and i loved the simplicity of his passage. I really loved what you said about the part "It is in change where things find rest." I couldnt agree more going through major life changes is what shapes who we are now.
ReplyDeleteI really like what you said about change. It sounds like your life has changed alot and you are always ok with this. That is a great attitude to have. Change is always around us and we must learn to live with change. Great response.
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